Thinking of joining

1. Please use the ‘contact us’ button, include your name and contact details, and feel free to ask any questions our site hasn’t already answered.

2. In your inquiry please specify which venue and date you would like to come along for your first time. Then we can keep an eye out for you if you’re lost or nervous. And don’t forget you get to try for free of course!

3. If you are under 18 you will need to bring a parent/guardian on the first time as a simple form needs to be filled in for every new starter before you can join in. Very often mums and dads end up joining in to when they see the benefits of TKD.

4. Wear something comfortable, tracksuit and t-shirt is fine. TKD is done bare foot so no need to worry about trendy trainers. Oh and bring a bottle of water too!

5. You don’t have to have a minimum level of fitness, but if you are concerned then simply speak to your GP beforehand. There are many members who will vouch for their lack of fitness or flexibility before they joined TKD compared to how positive they feel today. Not to mention the thousands of calories we have burnt off.

6. Gradings are held every three months for those who are ready to aim for grade promotion. Gradings are not compulsory but everyone seems to want to go for it and get that next belt, even those that simply started to get fit, to get out of the house or just to start a hobby.

7. Try not to be too nervous on your first night, we don’t bite and we ALL started off as beginners. You won’t be thrown in at the deep end, you will be with other beginners and one of the black belt instructors to start you off while your confidence and skills grow.

What is Tae Kwon-Do?

Tae Kwon-Do is the Korean art of self-defence and means “The Art of Hand and Foot Fighting”. Tae Kwon-do indicates the technique of unarmed combat for self-defence, involving skilled application of punches, kicks, blocks, dodges and restraints. Most of all Tae Kwon-do is about self-imposed discipline.

Am I too old to start?

We have members of all ages who train in Tae Kwon-Do. You truely are your own limits. Age is just a number.

How old must my children be before the can start Tae Kwon-Do?

We take children from 5 years of age. Your child, by then, will have the basic motor skills required and will be able to concentrate longer than younger children.

Do I have to be fit?

Tae Kwon-Do will improve your own level of fitness.

Do I have to be flexible?

Tae Kwon-Do will improve your flexibility and mobility and your all round fitness.

Do I have to have a special uniform?

Any loose fitting clothes will do to start off with. ie. tracksuit bottoms and a teeshirt.

Who will be in my class?

All our classes are mixed ability, beginners through to black belts, letting you advance at your own pace under the tuition of qualified instructors.

Will I be able to defend myself?

Yes, the skills you will learn will enable you to be able to react to different attack situations using blocks, restraints, punches, kicks that have been taught in the class.

Do I have to grade (take belts)?

It is purely optional but advisable. A belt is a visual sign of how well you have progressed. All new beginners are given a white belt indicating the first level of Tae Kwon-Do.

Can I achieve my black belt?

Yes. There are ten steps to black belt. Starting with the white belt which is given to you at the beginining. To get to black belt it will take approximately four years. This will enable you to become mentally and physically competent at Tae Kwon-Do.

Do I have to enter competitions?

No. Competitions are optional, yet are great fun and social days away.

Does Tae Kwon-Do cater for people with disabilities?

Yes. We will do our best to make Tae Kwon-Do fit your abilities. The TAGB have black belt students who have disabilities, ie. amputies, blind, and deaf, etc.

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Testimonials

Redditch & Droitwich Spa Tae Kwon-Do

My son's and I have been a part of R&D TKD for 5 years now. We have all developed so much in that time under the guidance of Matt Leonard who always pushes us to keep doing that little bit better. We initially chose this club because I could train with my son's, we train as a family and have that common interest. My youngest son has been working to master the tenet of self control and is constantly improving. My eldest son has progressed leaps and bounds in his confidence. And me, well I am working on the tenet of perseverance. I will get that black belt.

5 out of 5

Redditch & Droitwich Spa Tae Kwon-Do

My son's and I have been a part of R&D TKD for 5 years now. We have all developed so much in that time under the guidance of Matt Leonard who always pushes us to keep doing that little bit better. We initially chose this club because I could train with my son's, we train as a family and have that common interest. My youngest son has been working to master the tenet of self control and is constantly improving. My eldest son has progressed leaps and bounds in his confidence. And me, well I am working on the tenet of perseverance. I will get that black belt.

5 out of 5

Redditch & Droitwich Spa Tae Kwon-Do

I started Tae Kwon Do when I was six because I needed to build my confidence up. From the moment I started, I enjoyed learning my patterns. Each time I pass my grading and get my next belt I feel more and more proud. When I first started, I trained for one hour, once a week and now I train for two hours, twice a week because I enjoy it lots. At the moment I am a yellow belt with green stripe but one day I want to be a black belt. My confidence has now increased a whole lot more and now I am one of the toughest tacklers on the football pitch. Mr Lennard makes the training sessions fun and makes me believe I can do it.
Harry, Age 7

5 out of 5

Redditch & Droitwich Spa Tae Kwon-Do

I was attracted to TKD about 4 years ago as a way to lose weight and get into better shape. I never was one for sweating on a treadmill for hours on end and I heard from a friend who trained with Matt and who went on to become world champion that he was a fantastic teacher and my time spent training would have great all round benefits. I was not disappointed as I find Matt to be very friendly and approachable for students and parents, dedicated and professional. Personally I have loved training in TKD for I am now stronger, leaner, way more flexible and generally more confident in my day to day life due to being able to train in a contact sport safely with quality guidance and support. Thanks.

5 out of 5

Redditch & Droitwich Spa Tae Kwon-Do

Redditch and Droitwich Taekwondo offers a martial arts class in which you are surrounded by friendly faces. No matter why you want to learn, be it to defeat an archenemy, a desire to fight like all those 80s action stars or just to get fit you'll be welcomed. The higher belts are all kind, patient and happy to help.

Bradley 18

5 out of 5

Redditch & Droitwich Spa Tae Kwon-Do

Having not been able to train for a few years I was again looking to find a club that I could join. I was lucky enough to have a found a club in Redditch run by Matt Lennard and I have now been training here for the past year. This is a great club very friendly atmosphere and Mr Lennard is a great instructor. I am looking forward to gaining more knowledge and improve on my skills under his guidance and work towards gaining my 2nd degree black belt. Would highly recommend this club in Redditch or Droitwich for anyone wishing to start a martial art or gain on previous knowledge in Taekwondo.

5 out of 5

Redditch & Droitwich Spa Tae Kwon-Do

My 3 children go to Taekwondo at Chawson school they love every bit of it . It's has showed them to respect others and it's helped them come out of their selves.
There instructor is great with the kids and the training is at its greatest level, also they do have some fun in training it is very friendly and we all get on and the atmosphere is very welcoming . All 3 children have come such a long way thanks to their great instructor and all his hard work to get the kids to where they are today.